Broos Names Lyle Foster, Lepasa, 21 Others for South Africa’s Friendlies vs Eswatini, Ivory Coast

• Hugo Broos is preparing his squad for South Africa's forthcoming friendly matches against Eswatini and Ivory Coast
• The coach’s initial 36-man squad has been cut to 23 as they make the final preparations
• Lyle Foster and Lebo Mothiba are expected to lead the attack for Bafana Bafana

The head coach of the South African national football team, Hugo Broos, has announced his final squad ahead of the forthcoming friendly matches against Eswatini and Ivory Coast.

Bafana Bafana will take on Ewatini on October 13 and then take on the Elephants of Ivory Coast four days later.

The coach had named an initial 36-man preliminary squad for the international friendlies, but he has now cut down the selection to 23.

His side is unbeaten in their last nine games, winning six matches and registering three draws.

The matches are organised for the squad in preparation for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against the Republic of Benin and Rwanda in November.

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The tactician confirmed that Thapelo Morena, Bathusi Aubaa,s and Innocent Maela will not be part of the matches due to injuries.

Meanwhile, Orlando Pirates left-back Paseka Mako, who was not even in the preliminary squad, received a first call-up, News 24 reports.

Bafana Bafana 23-man squad:

Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns); Veli Mothwa (AmaZulu); Ricardo Goss (SuperSport United)

Defenders: Sydney Mobbie (Sekhukhune United); Khuliso Mudau, Aubrey Modiba, Grant Kekana, Mothobi Mvala (all Mamelodi Sundowns); Nkosinathi Sibisi, Paseko Mako (all Orlando Pirates); Siyanda Xulu (SuperSport United)

Midfielders: Sibongiseni Mthethwa (Kaizer Chiefs); Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns); Sphephelo Sithole (C.D. Tondela, Portugal); Njabulo Blom (St Louis FC, USA).

Forwards: Mihlali Mayambela (Aris Limassol, Cyprus); Percy Tau (Al Ahly, Egypt); Monnapule Saleng, Zakhele Lepasa (both Orlando Pirates); Lyle Foster (Burnley, England); Lebo Mothiba (Strasbourg FC, France); Themba Zwane (Mamelodi Sundowns); Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota FC, USA).

Hugo Broos hails Lebo Mothiba

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Sports Brief earlier reported that Broos named the Bafana Bafana player who brings something different to his team.

The former Cameroon manager claimed that Racing Strasbourg striker, Lebo Mothiba brings something different to Bafana Bafana.

The Belgian added that the friendly games against Namibia and DR Congo were an avenue to test players, and Mothiba showed why he was named in the squad.